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ryleeopsu
72
Winner SAGU SAGU 6-14, 3-11
70
Oklahoma Panhandle State OKLAHOMA 1-15, 1-12
Winner
SAGU SAGU
6-14, 3-11
72
Final
70
Oklahoma Panhandle State OKLAHOMA
1-15, 1-12
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
SAGU SAGU 22 21 16 13 72
Oklahoma Panhandle State OKLAHOMA 13 21 17 19 70

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Darian Davis

Lady Lions triumph over OPSU in a thrilling finish

January 21, 2023

Goodwell, OK: On Saturday afternoon at the Anchor D Arena at Oscar Williams Field House in Goodwell, Oklahoma, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lady Lions women's basketball team played a Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) contest against the Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) Aggies.

SAGU defeated OPSU 72-70 in the SAC rematch behind clutch shooting and defense.

 

Lion Review

  • In the first period, the Lady Lions gave the Aggies fits by sharing the basketball efficiently and confidently knocking down the open shots their unselfish ball movement created. 

  • After the first period's intermission, Neeley Tilley-Bedick and Taylor Moravcik combined for 15 points, scoring in various ways.

  • The Lady Lions' most successful and equally dispersed scoring run occurred in the second period. Autumn Moore, Rylee Lavender, Neeley Tilley-Bedick, and Macy Smith all made long three-pointers. 

  • Throughout the game, Taylor Moravcik controlled the glass, making it difficult for the Aggies to box her out as she rushed for rebounds.

  • A scoring surge by the Aggies in the fourth and final period changed the game's outcome to a two-possession game. Unfazed by the tenacious Aggie team, Rylee Lavender swished a deep triple in front of the SAGU bench to break the game's score tie and quiet the home fans at OPSU.

  • The SAGU squad would return home with a 72-70 triumph after a crucial steal clinched the Lady Lions' victory.

  • Top performers for SAGU were Taylor Moravcik, who collected her second consecutive double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds; Kyla McMinn and Neeley Tilley-Bedick scored 11 points; and Autumn Moore, who scored 10.

  • Additionally, Macy Smith scored two three-pointers on the way to a new season best of 8 points.

 

Son's Spiel

"I'm proud of the team today! We earned a hard-fought road win; we are getting better every time we step out on the court. OPSU played a great game, they made a run at us, and we showed some maturity and poise to hold on. I am a proud coach!." SAGU head women's basketball coach Micheal Sons said.

 

Next Step

On Thursday, January 26, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will travel back to their home gym to face the University of Science and Arts (USAO) for a Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) matchup.

As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
 
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